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Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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Large Liberty Head/Value and date in Wreath, BG-907 (1869). Rare.418 - Large Liberty Head/Value and date in Wreath, BG-907 (1869). Rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, reverse very frosty, obverse lightly toned, spot on coronet. PCGS MS66. Second finest, only one coin graded higher. Serial
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 4***4 for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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"Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-936 (1870). Rare419 - "Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-936 (1870). Rare
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated, razor-sharp strike, reddish patina on obverse with fleck of light green toning at 7th star, reverse bright; 2 mm cra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********1 for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, BG-956 (1881).420 - Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, BG-956 (1881).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Untoned Prooflike Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, lightly pebbled surface near center of reverse (as made, due to planchet not striking up fully opposite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,250.00 + 218.75BP) = 1,468.75
 
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Another BG-956.421 - Another BG-956.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1881 Bright Prooflike Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, lightly pebbled in center of reverse similar to previous lot, faint contact mark on jaw, lightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to b********1 for (475.00 + 83.13BP) = 558.13
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1874)/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-958 ("1874" [1881-82])422 - Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1874)/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-958 ("1874" [1881-82])
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Flashy Prooflike Superb Gem Uncirculated, orange patina. Finest Known Variety. NGC MS 67 PL. None graded MS67 by PCGS. Serial# 1749809-010 Bergen-Istv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (5,250.00 + 918.75BP) = 6,168.75
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-962A ("1852" [1881-83]423 - Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-962A ("1852" [1881-83]
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Possibly Extremely Rare: insufficient data to gauge rarity because of split from BG-962 in second edition. Plate Coin, second edition, Breen-Gillio, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to k*********b for (14,500.00 + 2,537.50BP) = 17,037.50
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value and CAL (mostly erased--only traces remain) 424 - Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value and CAL (mostly erased--only traces remain)
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Bright yellow gold, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, obverse prooflike, reverse less so, both sides equally blemish-free. Tied for Finest Known. PCGS MS65.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to k*********b for (3,400.00 + 595.00BP) = 3,995.00
 
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Large Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1006 (1866). Rare.425 - Large Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1006 (1866). Rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lightly toned Uncirculated, very clean fields; planchet defect before nose. PCGS MS61. Serial# 8348004 Bergen-Istvan Collection HKA#63855
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********1 for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
 
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Small Liberty Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1024 (1870 G).426 - Small Liberty Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1024 (1870 G).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A signed Robert B. Gray product. Flashy Prooflike Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, reddish toning with patches of iridescent blue both sides. PCGS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to k*********b for (750.00 + 131.25BP) = 881.25
 
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Unusual Liberty Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1045 (1871 H).427 - Unusual Liberty Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1045 (1871 H).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Issued by Leavenworth, Kansas, jewelers Hershfield Mitchell; one of the coins that got them arrested! Rare. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, pristine fiel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to k*********b for (4,000.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,700.00
 
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"Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1047 (1870).428 - "Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1047 (1870).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1870 Prooflike Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, few areas of indigo toning on high spots of obverse. PCGS MS63. Second finest, only two coins higher, bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (450.00 + 78.75BP) = 528.75
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1048 (1872).429 - Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value and CAL in Wreath, BG-1048 (1872).
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Glittering Prooflike Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, pristine and flashy! Tied for Finest Known. NGC MS 65 PL. Serial# 021786-004 Bergen-Istvan Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 4***4 for (2,250.00 + 393.75BP) = 2,643.75
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, BG-1064 (1876). Very Rare.430 - Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, BG-1064 (1876). Very Rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mirror-finish Prooflike Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, slight bend behind head. Tied for Finest Known. PCGS MS64. This is the same grade as the J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value in Wreath, BG-1076 ("1852" [1881-83]). Very 431 - Large Indian Head, Date Below (Backdated to 1852)/Value in Wreath, BG-1076 ("1852" [1881-83]). Very
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Very flashy yellow gold Prooflike Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, sharply struck. PCGS MS63. Serial# 3635143 Bergen-Istvan Collection HKA#63861
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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Large Liberty Head, 10 5-pointed Stars Around/Value and Date in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Around, BG-1432 - Large Liberty Head, 10 5-pointed Stars Around/Value and Date in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Around, BG-1
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The only 1859-dated gold dollar of any type, issued by Frontier Deviercy. Extremely Rare; only 3 or 4 known, none reported since publication of Breen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to k*********b for (10,000.00 + 1,750.00BP) = 11,750.00
 
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Large Liberty Head, 11 5-pointed Stars Around/Value and Date in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Around, BG-1433 - Large Liberty Head, 11 5-pointed Stars Around/Value and Date in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Around, BG-1
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Extremely Rare: just 5 specimens recorded in Breen-Gillio, with probable duplication, none noted since; this is possibly the piece from the Adolphe Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to k*********b for (5,250.00 + 918.75BP) = 6,168.75
 
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"Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1118 (1870). Rare434 - "Goofy" Liberty Head/Value and Date in Wreath, BG-1118 (1870). Rare
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Choice Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated, a very strong strike from new dies, only one tiny mark noted, in obverse field; deserving of a much higher gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,800.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,115.00
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Above, BG-1126 (1875). Rare.435 - Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Above, BG-1126 (1875). Rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
See Lot 436; together these pieces represent a major variety unlisted in Breen-Gillio. This coin is a "normal" reverse, aka "coin tur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (4,000.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,700.00
 
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Another BG-1126. Rare.436 - Another BG-1126. Rare.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
See Lot 435 — major variety unlisted in Breen-Gillio. Prooflike Select Brilliant Uncirculated, yellow gold with light orange toning. PCGS MS62. This a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 2***7 for (2,100.00 + 367.50BP) = 2,467.50
 
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Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Above, BG-1128 (1876/5). Rare437 - Large Indian Head, Date Below/Value in Wreath, CALIFORNIA GOLD Above, BG-1128 (1876/5). Rare
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, yellow gold, obverse eye-popping Prooflike, reverse has dull toning around periphery. Finest Known? NGC MS 66 PL. Serial#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (6,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 7,050.00
 
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